REAL Essentials Advance

This popular, innovative curriculum is being used across the country to teach high school students critical relationship skills and practical approaches for navigating the social dynamics of friendship and love . Its unique, modular format allows for flexible, individualized use.

Full Description

REAL Essentials Advance is the country’s leading relationship education curriculum. It is specifically designed to equip adults to teach young people skills for combating challenges they face in adolescence. Lesson content captivates the heart and directs students toward positive decision making. The sexual health components of REAL Essentials Advance are SRA (Sexual Risk Avoidance) approved. All lessons are inclusive, evidence based and medically accurate.

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Reviews

Darla H.

May 18, 2016

Our facilitators have implemented many of the activities in this tool kit and the training was extremely beneficial for those just coming into the SRA field.

Ray G.

February 09, 2016

Real Essentials is real which makes it very worthy of it’s curriculum and finding’s. The student’s have mentioned more than once that this unit is the best one that I teach and I do not believe it’s the teacher, it’s the materiel provided through power points, workbooks, literature, etc…The kids have a blast with each lesson and they seem to gain much interest in conversation which creates a powerful dialogue amongst ALL my View More students in the classroom. I wish I could provide more feedback, but I am currently learning how to better distribute the curriculum so that it being delivered the best I can. With that said, I plan to attend the session in August which will help me better serve ALL the kids within our district. Focusing on the process to have a better outcome for my passionate students. View Less

Dawnna K T.

January 28, 2016

We have been presenting the REAL Essentials curriculum in the Onslow County schools, and community for over a year. The program is “life changing” for our young people and some adults that are involved. The focus on healthy relationships and self awareness is what lures the young people in; when we present the personality profile, many of our young people have never been asked or introduced to who they really are as a person View More. The students think they are just going to learn about sex and body parts, but they instead learn about themselves. We empower and inspire them through the program to focus on creating healthy relationships with themselves, to set boundaries and goals. REAL Essentials presents an optimal health, holistic approach to young people, and this enables them to make healthy life choices way behind their childhood and teenage years. Thank you, Job Well Done! View Less

Alyssa W.

January 27, 2016

This is such a great program that connects the importance of personal and professional relationship and prepares young people to become successful as they reach their goals. This program gives students the tools they need to sharpen their interpersonal skills and gives them the confidence to succeed.

Kris Annie J.

January 23, 2016

I have been a prevention educator around healthy relationships for 10 years. Finding REAL Essentials was so exciting because it aligned with my own research and gave me so much more! I have used this curriculum with 1000s of students and continue to use it because it is effective! Being able to offer so many outside resources into one comprehensive curriculum is a gift. Knowing I have done my homework in this area, I am truly View More appreciative that CRE has done theirs and gone far and above what is acceptable to exceptional. My goal is to see this used throughout our county as the standard for healthy relationship education from 5th grade up. View Less

Katie N.

January 21, 2016

As a co-founder of our organization, I am very particular about the type of relationship education we offer our students. We have been using CRE’s curricula for 5+ years now, and REAL Essentials has served us well. REAL Essentials is relevant, fun, and comprehensive in its material about healthy relationships. The Power Points are colorful and engaging, the activities are creative and memorable. Joneen and her staff have been View More accommodating and personable, always ready to help in a myriad of ways. The training sessions we have attended have been dynamic, research-based, and inclusive to all who serve and work with adolescents. The Etch-a-Sketch mascot has become a huge hit, recognizable to adults and teens in our community. We are choosing to “shake it up” and start over here in Citrus! Big thanks to CRE & their commitment to excellence. View Less

Nancy C., Curriculum Coordinator

January 15, 2016

We are about to launch our Relationship Education “course” in our middle school (grades 6-8) and are extremely excited about the next few months. Having gone through the training, our staff feels well-equipped to start “getting REAL” with students about areas that we have previously shied away from in the past. The training is FABULOUS and Joneen and Lauren were incredibly informative, engaging, and helpful in making this View More launch possible for our launch in grades 6-8. We have started gathering parent permission slips and are getting very positive feedback from parents who are glad to see that we are going to be partnering with them in this important area of their children’s lives. They are also excited to be included in the launch, as Lauren will introduce the program at a special parent session at the end of this month. Can’t say enough about the training, the curriculum, and what we hope is only the beginning of a long relationship with the Center for Relationship Education. Looking forward to writing another review in a few months as we watch our students reap the benefits of this program. View Less

Angela M.

January 15, 2016

Wonderful program that opens both the youth and adults up to developing/maintaining healthy relationships. Very engaging and interactive. Look forward to continued collaboration.

Mary-Arthur P.

January 13, 2016

REAL Essentials is a life saver! Literally. It allows students to think about their choices now, and how they WILL effect their futures. I have been certified in this curriculum for over a year now and have used it in Jr Highs, High Schools and College. The demonstrations embedded in here allows students to critically think about their current choices and their future. The examples are real, easy to follow and engaging. Not View More once did I ever feel confused, nervous or awkward while presenting! The administration of schools have been accepting and enjoyed the presentations, because while you are teaching about healthy relationships, you are also teaching life skills that will carry with them into families, friendships, relationships and future careers. These life skills are needed and so often are not seen in students.I have researched many curriculums and none measure up to REAL Essentials. This unique curriculum is medically accurate and evidence based and FUN! If you are wondering if you should order it…..DO IT! I feel confident that I have made a difference in these students, thanks to REAL Essentials and The Center for Relationship Education! View Less